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Why should I be in a small group? In Acts the Bible tells us we need to be in relationships for our personal and spiritual growth. As Paul and the early Christians taught and received teaching from house to house, we too must respond in our walk with Christ in each others homes (Acts Are you thinking this is great but not for me? Perhaps you are like me, struggling a very busy full plate in life. A plate that is overfilled with mounds of things that you need to do and are responsible for in your life. Perhaps, they are overflowing your dish. We all struggle with the demands of our career and all of the frustrations and stress placed on us, such as goals, deadlines work flow and the office high jinx. Then there are our family obligations, taking the kids to school, picking them up here and there, dealing with all of their demands and obligations too. Then maybe you are already volunteering for something in the church or community. Maybe you are juggling work and school and family, to the point there is not a free minute in our week. Then you are asked, hey, why dont you join our small group? What??? I do not have the time! I can not possibly commit to anything else. I am overloaded and overwhelmed! Well, to be honest, then you are the person who needs to be in a small group the most! Why? Because, it is Gods plan for you to be in quality relationships to Him and then to others within the confines of a loving community, which is also the definition of Church. Because, we all need a place to belong and work through the issues of life. Because, we need to be loved and give our love. As a Christian our primary thrust is to know and grow in Christ. Where our goal is to be a surrendered and poured out offering to Christs glory (John 14-15; Gal. 2:20-21; Phil. 3:10). How can this be accomplished when all aspects of our life are riddled with stress? By learning spiritual disciplines and receiving the discipleship, relationships and encouragement that small groups offer. We need a place to grow and we as humans in relationship to Christ grow best in community with people who love and care for you! Here are some more reasons to ponder
I am excited to be apart of a small group on my church for over 15 years now and that small groups are a part of the vision of my church. And the main reason I have stayed with my home church even as a pastor in other churches is the relationships I have developed and experienced through the Bible studies and small groups! We will not get much out of church if we just come to the services as good as they are, we have to get involved and small groups are the perfect place to do this! Your church needs you, and I believe you may need them too. So if you would like to host a group, lead a group or just attend a group: Please take the initiative and get yourself plugged in! If leading or hosting scares you remember this: At Into Thy Word we have excellent training and resources for you. In fact no experience is needed, because we have curriculum that teaches itself, all you have to do is show up. © 2003 R. J. Krejcir Into Thy Word Ministries www.intothyword.org |
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